Action Comics #252
Cover ACGC Census
Criminal John Corben, who is nearly killed in an auto accident, is given a robot body powered by uranium. When he is hit by bullets meant for Lois, she assumes he is really Superman. Recognizing a good idea, Corben impersonates Superman to collect more uranium. Running out of sources of uranium, Corben learns that he can also be powered by kryptonite. But he doesn't realize that the kryptonite he steals is fake, prop kryptonite and collapses.
Cover Date
May 1, 1959
On Sale Date
March 31, 1959
Pages
36
Cover Price
$0.10
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Editor
Mort Weisinger
Credits
Writer
Penciller
Inker
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Metallo [John Corben] (intro, villain); Professor Vale; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen (unnamed); Edith; Sherry Blair
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- Secret Origins #2
- DC Special Series #19
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- Superman in Action Comics #1
- The Silver Age of Superman The Greatest Covers of Action Comics from the '50s to the '70s #[nn]
- Giant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn]
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- Supergirl Archives #1
- Superman in the Fifties #[nn]
- Showcase Presents: Superman #1
- Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #2
- Showcase Presents: Supergirl #1
- Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus #1
- Supergirl: The Silver Age #1
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